Broadband computer system

Abstract: A broadband computer system comprising a network, a client computer comprising a secure log-on means, a user interaction means, a display means, processing means and client data storage means, wherein applications used on the client computer are stored on the client data storage means; a server connected to the network comprising a secure log-on verification means and server data storage means, wherein the secure log-on means communicates with the secure log-on verification means across the network to authenticate a user and, after authentication, the processing means of the client computer provides a suite of applications for use by the user and wherein any user data required by the suite of applications is provided across the network by the server data storage means. (end of abstract)

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a broadband computer system and, particularly, to a broadband computer system comprising a thin client computer system.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Computer systems are ubiquitous across all industrialised nations. Each computer system requires a user to install various applications they require to enable the particular functionality they require. Among 16 to 24 year olds the proportion of computer or Internet users is three times higher than among persons aged 55 to 74. A similar degree of inequality is observed when comparing persons with higher education with the less educated. Looking at the degree of urbanisation, penetration by computers and Internet remains lower in thinly populated, rural areas. The presence of children in a household is a major factor in access to Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs): the proportion of homes with a personal computer is 50% higher among households with children than for childless households. The same applies to home Internet connections and Broadband. Despite increasing levels of ICT usage in all sections of society, the divide is not being bridged with large proportions of the population remaining un-connected.

There are a number of core reasons that have prevented take-up by certain groups, including:

- belief that the whole matter is “too complicated”;
- lack of availability of a simple, relevant suite of easy-to-use, day-to-day applications;
- lack of start-up knowledge;
- difficulty in understanding and navigating around the de facto Operating System (Windows® ) and its associated overly-complex applications;
- need for timely and comprehensive Help Desk support;
- cost (hardware, software and maintenance);
- concerns over reliability and what to do if anything fails, such as a hard disk;
- fear over security (viruses, spyware, SPAM);
- engaging in and managing Licensing Agreements;
- probable need for future upgrades;
- inevitable obsolescence and need for further purchase(s);
- desk space; and increasingly;
- carbon footprint (power consumption).
  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a computer system which obviates or mitigates one or more of the above problems.
  
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